Holidays in South Africa in 2027
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in South Africa in 2027. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting South Africa.
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | South Africa January 1 2027, Friday |
National |
| Isra and Mi'raj | South Africa January 6 2027, Wednesday |
Muslim |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | South Africa March 5 2027, Friday |
Muslim |
| Eid ul Fitr | South Africa March 10 2027, Wednesday |
Muslim |
| March Equinox | South Africa March 20 2027, Saturday |
Seasonal |
| Human Rights Day | South Africa March 21 2027, Sunday |
National |
| Human Rights Day | South Africa March 22 2027, Monday |
National |
| Good Friday | South Africa March 26 2027, Friday |
National |
| Holy Saturday | South Africa March 27 2027, Saturday |
Observance |
| Easter Sunday | South Africa March 28 2027, Sunday |
Observance |
| Family Day | South Africa March 29 2027, Monday |
National |
| Freedom Day | South Africa April 27 2027, Tuesday |
National |
| Workers' Day | South Africa May 1 2027, Saturday |
National |
| Ascension Day | South Africa May 6 2027, Thursday |
Observance |
| Mother's Day | South Africa May 9 2027, Sunday |
Observance |
| Pentecost | South Africa May 16 2027, Sunday |
Observance |
| Eid ul Adha | South Africa May 17 2027, Monday |
Muslim |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | South Africa June 6 2027, Sunday |
Muslim |
| Youth Day | South Africa June 16 2027, Wednesday |
National |
| Father's Day | South Africa June 20 2027, Sunday |
Observance |
| June Solstice | South Africa June 21 2027, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Nelson Mandela Day | South Africa July 18 2027, Sunday |
Observance |
| National Women's Day | South Africa August 9 2027, Monday |
National |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | South Africa August 15 2027, Sunday |
Muslim |
| September Equinox | South Africa September 23 2027, Thursday |
Seasonal |
| Heritage Day | South Africa September 24 2027, Friday |
National |
| All Saints' Day | South Africa November 1 2027, Monday |
Observance |
| Day of Reconciliation | South Africa December 16 2027, Thursday |
National |
| December Solstice | South Africa December 22 2027, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Eve | South Africa December 24 2027, Friday |
Observance |
| Christmas Day | South Africa December 25 2027, Saturday |
National |
| Isra and Mi'raj | South Africa December 26 2027, Sunday |
Muslim |
| Day of Goodwill | South Africa December 26 2027, Sunday |
National |
| Day of Goodwill | South Africa December 27 2027, Monday |
National |
| New Year's Eve | South Africa December 31 2027, Friday |
Observance |
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